Barforth Hall
Major Settlement in the Parish of Forcett
Historical Forms
- Bereford(e) c.1130 SD
- Bereford(e) super Teise 1314 Ch
- Berford 1184 RichReg 1396 Pap
- Bereforth 1420 NCyWills
- Barforth 1502 Sanct 1579 FF
Etymology
'Ford which would carry a load of corn' v. bere , ford , and for a full discussion of this name v. PN BedsHu 50 ff. (s.n. Barford).